- EVP Recorder - Audio recorders are a major investigation tool for recording EVPs. An EVP is a common phenomenon in the paranormal world where voices or sounds are picked up on analog or digital voice recorder but is not heard at the time of actual recording. An analog tape recorder or digital voice recorder is the most common device for obtaining EVPs However voices and sounds have been picked up on other recording devises Some of the most common sounds documented, consist of knocking, banging, tapping, footsteps and other noises Voices can range from a minute whisper all the way to a recognizable word or phrase
- EMF Meter - Is a scientific instrument for measuring electromagnetic fields (abbreviated as EMF)An EMF is the Invisible lines of force produced by voltage and current that surround any electrical device or electrical power line If a person is exposed to high of EMF emissions for to long they can experience nausea, dizziness, headaches or hallucinations
- Laser grid pen - The laser grid pen is a high powered laser that emits a grid of green, red or blue dots that are useful for detecting shadows or general visual disturbances during an investigation
- Infrared Light - Infrared or IR, is electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than those of visible light and is therefore invisible Infrared Lighting is use to aid with night vision photography and video
- Flash Light - a battery operated portable light Flashlights are used as a light source when in a place with no power
- Hand Held Thermometer - hand held thermometers are Used simply to measure and record the temperature The Two types that are used in paranormal investigations are direct reading and indirect reading The direct reading makes use of some form of sensor that is placed in contact with what is being measured such as the air or a surface The indirect reading commonly called the non contact it has a laser that shoots out a beam of light The laser is there to act as a guide to what the thermometer is pointing at by placing a red spot onto the surface being measured
- Thermal imaging camera - A thermal imaging camera is one of the main types of cameras used in paranormal investigation field By rendering infrared radiation as visible light such cameras allow paranormal investigators to see areas of hot or cold fluctuations Cold will usually show as a dark color, the colder the temp of the object being detected the darker the color on the read out screen Hot will usually show as a light color, the hotter the temp of the object being detected the lighter the color on the read out screen
- Closed Circuit Television camera - CCTV is nothing more than A set of cameras and a DVR that are all part of a system The cameras are separated from the recorder by a long cable or wireless link CCTV is a very useful tool in paranormal investigating The cameras are usually put in most active areas of the space that is under investigation they are left running for the entire investigation
- Infrared Camera - The IR spectrum filter removes all visible light from the image, but allows the camera to see infrared light (720nm to 950nm) which would otherwise be filtered out. Full Spectrum Camera - A Full spectrum Camera has a clear filter instead of the internal IR Blocking filter this will allow the camera to capture the entire light spectrum With Full Spectrum cameras you can detect visual anomalies or potential paranormal activity full spectrum is specifically designed for Paranormal Investigating to have the ability to see far beyond our normal sight into areas of the spectrum where theories suggest spirits reside
- Digital camera - A digital camera records and stores photographic images in digital form many current models are also able to capture sound and video in addition to still images These stored images can be uploaded to a computer immediately or stored in the camera The digital camera is one of the main types of cameras used in the paranormal investigation field
- Spirit Box - A Spirit Box is an audio-only device that rapidly scans through multiple audio channels it is supposed to make it relatively easy for Spirits to manipulate to have the ability to say a word or phrase in real time. It has been proven that sounds other than spoken language can be captured on the spirit box and is usually discovered as something other than what is surrounding the investigator.
- Digital Video recorder - A digital video recorder (DVR) is an electronic device that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, flash drive, SD memory card
- Two Way Radio (walkie talkies) - A two-way radio allows the operator to have a conversation with other similar radios operating on the same radio frequency. Two Way Radio's are an essential part of the investigators safety